Takao Travel Guide
Kyoto
Popular places to visit
Kiyomizu Temple
Constructed entirely without nails and built on high poles, this temple is part of a World Heritage Site and offers visitors both beauty and history.
Nishiki Market
Come to this market in the heart of the city to experience the authentic sights, smells and sounds of the bartering vendors and their traditional food.
Fushimi Inari Shrine
This shrine at the base of Inari Mountain is dedicated to the goddess of rice and prosperity. See its thousands of red gates around a network of beautiful trails.
Kyoto Tower
In a city known for its temples and other ancient relics, this observation point catches the eye as an example of 20th-century innovation.
Nijō Castle
Visit the world of a wealthy and powerful shogun in this opulent 17th-century castle complex.
Kinkaku-ji Temple
Built in the 14th century for a shogun, then rebuilt twice, this temple is now a Buddhist site and its top two floors are completely covered in gold leaf.
Top hotels in Takao
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
The Onsen at this hotel is its main specialty feature. It is really relaxing to go at the Onsen post your tourist sightseeing day of Kyoto. The hotel is very clean and much bigger than other hotels in Japan
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo
The breakfast was excellent but it was always crowded.
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Hotel Emion Kyoto
Amazing place to stay in an amazing city. The rooms were a good size and the staff was wonderful. The cherry on top was the rooftop terrace!
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
Staff is amazing and room is spacious
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
We were so impressed and grateful for this hotel! It’s honestly perfect in every way. From quiet and spacious rooms, incredible ambiance, impeccable cleanliness, delicious food, every convenience for our stay, and a short walk to everything in Gion as well as the train. The shower and bath is something ...
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo
Spacious room, very kind staff, amazingly accessible to shopping/restaurants. The cleanliness lacked attention to detail, but didn’t warrant a complaint nor room change.
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Takao
Kita Ward
The mountain views and gardens are just a few things visitors like about Kita Ward. Kamo River and Funaoka Thermal Bath are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Kitaoji Station or Kitayama Station to get around the larger area.
Sakyo Ward
Noted for its gardens and mountain views, there's plenty to explore in Sakyo Ward. Top attractions like Shimogamo Shrine and Kyoto Concert Hall are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Matsugasaki Station or Kokusaikaikan Station to see more of the city.
Nishijin
Nishijin is a destination travellers like for its coffee shops, and you might hop aboard the metro at Imadegawa Station or Kuramaguchi Station to explore sights like Nishijin Textile Center.
Kamigyo Ward
Noted for its historical sites and gardens, there's plenty to explore in Kamigyo Ward. Top attractions like Nishijin Textile Center and Kitano Tenmangū are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Imadegawa Station or Kuramaguchi Station to see more of the city.
Central Kyoto
Travellers love Central Kyoto for its popular shops, and you can see more of Kyoto by jumping on the metro at Imadegawa Station or Kuramaguchi Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Nishijin Textile Center and Kyoto Gyoen National Garden.
Arashiyama
You might enjoy the river views while in Arashiyama. Kyoto Arashiyama Orgel Museum is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Saga-Arashiyama Station or Torokko Arashiyama Station to see more of the city.
